After losing a significant weight, Melissa McCarthy shows off her new figure in a stunning tea-length dress during her latest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's television show.
- Jun 29, 2024
AceShowbiz - Melissa McCarthy has recently undergone a significant transformation, shedding over 75 pounds, and she is not shy about showing it off. For her latest appearance, she chose a tight black ruched dress adorned with floral designs, complemented by open-toed leather heels. The star also accessorized with a quirky $498 Kate Spade "Slice 3D Pizza Box Top-handle Bag."
Stylist Mark Townsend gave McCarthy a Brigitte Bardot-inspired bouffant while makeup artist Afton Williams accentuated her features with false lashes, rosy cheeks, and a pink pout. McCarthy was all smiles as she entered the El Capitan Entertainment Center, waving to cameras.
During the show, temporarily hosted by Martin Short as his iconic character Jiminy Glick, McCarthy was a good sport, playing along with Short's over-the-top antics. The segment was filled with humor and outrageous moments, including Glick's attempts to kiss and dry-hump McCarthy. The dynamic between the two was electric, setting the stage for McCarthy's upcoming guest role in the fourth season of "Only Murders in the Building."
McCarthy's weight loss journey began in earnest after a challenging period during her time on "Gilmore Girls," where she tried an intensive all-liquid diet supervised by a doctor, resulting in a dramatic 70-pound loss in four months. Reflecting on this experience, McCarthy told People in 2011, "I'd never do that again. I felt starved and crazy half the time."
In the years following, McCarthy adopted a more balanced approach. As she explained to CBS, she shifted her mindset and lifestyle, focusing on reducing stress and avoiding rigid dieting. "I finally said [to myself], 'Oh for God sakes, stop worrying about it,' and it may be the best thing I've ever done," she said.
McCarthy's weight loss sparked rumors involving the diabetes drug Ozempic and a controversial comment from Barbra Streisand who later clarified that it was meant as a compliment. McCarthy neither confirmed nor denied the alleged use of weight-loss drug, but she has been talking about a mindful approach.
"I've been every size in the world," she told US Weekly in 2013. Now, she emphasizes her contentment with her life, saying, "I have two great kids and the dreamiest husband on the planet, and everything else is just a work in progress."
McCarthy's journey underscores an essential message for fans, particularly young people: true transformation comes from self-acceptance and a balanced lifestyle. Her story continues to inspire others while reminding us all that confidence and health are about more than just numbers on a scale.
